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Coca-Cola Collectors Fair 2014 in Malaysia

A big wow to all the Coca-Cola
Collectors around the world! What began in 2010 as an informal gathering is now
growing into an international event with enthusiasts from around the world
coming to Malaysia this year for the annual Coca-Cola Collectors Fair at Berjaya Times Square.

This year, the Coca-Cola Collectors Fair 2014 saw the
participation grow to 60 local and international collectors from Spain, Italy,
USA, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.

Best Display at Coca-Cola Collectors Fair 2014

Since
the first Malaysian gathering organized 4 years ago in conjunction with its 125th
anniversary, the Coca-Cola Collectors Fair has become a much anticipated event
for enthusiastic collectors to view, buy or trade items as well as for the
public to pick up interesting collectibles and memorabilia.

Capoeira Demonstration

Visitors also enjoyed a touch
of Brazilian culture at this year’s Fair, which paid tribute to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil of which
Coca-Cola is an official sponsor, with activities such as a Capoeira
demonstration by mestres (masters) the martial art and their capoeiristas
(practitioners of the art).

Coca-Cola is the Official Sponsor for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

The
enchanting martial art that hides it fighting elements with dancing and
acrobatic movements is organised by the Embassy of Brazil who will be part of
the Fair.

Joey Lee (right) received a 5L
glass bottle from Coca-Cola representatives when she won the Best Display Award

In addition to displaying rare
and hard to find Coca-Cola branded items from their personal collections, some
of which were given away as prizes throughout the day, the collectors also
displayed football themed collections this year.

Visitors at the Fair were also
entertained by a special 3D drawing and a giant art installation comprising of
200 painted Coca-Cola glass bottles depicting some of Malaysia iconic
landmarks, flora, fauna and a blend of its many cultures created by the
students of Saito College.

The event is held every year in
May in to coincide with the Coca-Cola
Day celebration which falls on May 8th, the date that Coca-Cola was first
sold in Atlanta, Georgia in 1886. For more information about
Coca-Cola Collectors Fair 2014, please visit http://www.coke.com.my